[Answered]: CH 18 Activity: George Pinatakis is a Greek…

CH 18 Activity: George Pinatakis is a Greek immigrant who moved to the state of W. Virginia, U.S. when he was 14. He didn’t finish high school and found work wherever he could to help his father support their family of 9. He worked odd jobs; he spent four years in construction and eventually found a good paying job with health benefits, working for a local mining company. He was 19. George is a light social drinker and doesn’t use tobacco products. His exercise habits need a bit of improvement, but his goal is to go for a brisk walk 4 times per week. But that kind of exercise is becoming too much for him. Now 67, George is older and retired from the mining company, he has the usual minor aches and pains that come with aging, but he doesn’t feel as well as he used to overall. He visits his doctor to find some relief from his persistent symptoms. Findings: George is 20 pounds overweight, he often feels short of breath, has difficulty taking deep breaths, has a severe cough, and wheezes upon exertion. His blood pressure is within normal limits, and his heart rate is normal for his age. His oxygen saturation at room air is